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BOYS

1. Albuquerque Academy, NM

The Red Army continued its dominance over the best that the “Duke City” has to offer. At this year’s Albuquerque City Championships, Academy unleashed a record setting 55 point victory over Sandia (now back at full strength) and the rest of the field. It was their 9th consecutive city title. Once again the Chargers were led by their front running duo of Ben Johnson and Dustin Martin who finished 2nd and 3rd behind Footlocker favorite Matt Tebo. Academy will put their SW#1 ranking on the line Friday at Los Alamos.

Albuquerque City Championships
10/14/06
Albuquerque Academy Albuquerque, NM

Academy 37 Sandia 92 Eldorado 112 La Cueva 113 Cibola 132 (11 Teams total)

Charger Boys Top 5
2) Ben Johnson JR 16:08
3) Dustin Martin SR 16:34
7) Pat Zacharias FR 16:41
11) Kyle Cooper JR 17:00
14) Taylor Murray SO 17:11

Up Next: 10/20/06 Los Alamos Invitational


2. Campbell County, Gillette, WY

Campbell County was perfect at the 4A North Regional this Friday. The serious competition for the Camels resides in the Southern part of the state. Next week the boys from Gillette will travel back to Cheyenne to battle with their instate foe Cheyenne Central and the rest of the teams in the 4A division.

4A North Regional
10/13/06
Riverton, WY

1) Paul Burke 16:54
2) Taylor Kelting 16:54
3) Dominick Robinson 17:05
4) Spencer Pecha 17:23
5) Eric Strand 17:24
11) Trevor Polson 18:05
12) Greg Waetzig 18:09

Up Next: Wyoming State Championship


3. Los Alamos, NM

No Meet this week

Los Alamos skipped the Capital City Invitational, hosted by Santa Fe High School. In the past this was a highly competitive meet. But this year the meet only had 5 teams due to the fact that the Rio Rancho Invitational was moved to this weekend. Rio Rancho is the site of the New Mexico state championships this year. The Hilltoppers will be rested and ready to prove their ranking against SW#1 Albuquerque Academy and Gallup who was ranked earlier this season.

Up Next: 10/20/06 Los Alamos Invitational


4. Davis, UT

Davis raced to a tie with Weber at the Region I Championships. Davis defeated Weber with the score of their #6. Davis is still without their regular #2 man Spencer Anderson who has been cross training for the last 10 days. The coaching staff believes that he will be available for state but don’t know how well he will be able to run.

Region I
10/10/06
Layton, UT

Davis 41 Weber 41 Viewmont 44 Northridge 104 Fremont 123 Clearfield 184

1) JARED WARD 15:24
6) SETH GUTZWILLER 16:06
9) JAKE VAN WEEZEP 16:32
11) JARED CLOUSE 16:40
14) CHRIS BURNETT 16:47
19) BRYSON SNOW 17:02
21) GREG JOHNSON 17:12

Up Next: 10/18/06 Utah State Championship at Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City


5. Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge utilized a 31 second pack time to defeat league rival Dakota Ridge by 4. Both teams wear at full strength and look ready to battle CO#1 Fort Collins for the 5A state championship on October 28th. Before then the boys from Wheat Ridge will travel to Hinkley High School to compete in the 5A Region #3 Meet.

League Meet
10/12/06
Clement

Wheat Ridge 40 Dakota Ridge 44 Pomona 109 Columbine 122 Bear Creek 139

Wheat Ridge Boys Top 7
4) Henry Cowhick 16:05
6) Scott Fauble 16:11
8) Dart Schwaderer 16:13
10) Bryan Heiny 16:33
12) Micky Nelson 16:36
42) Adam Salmann 17:50
46) Dylan Lewis 17:58

Up Next: 10/19/06 Region #3, 5A at Hinkley High School


6. Grand Junction, CO

No major meet this week.

Coaches O’Brian and Keithley have been concentrating their efforts on some specific meets this season. They have limited the number of races for their #1, Richard Medina, who is focusing on the state championships and Footlocker. Last week when Grand Junction finished 2nd at Centerra they were without the services of the regular #3, Raffi Cote, who competes for both the cross country and soccer teams. The coaching staff expects to be a full strength for their Regional and for State.

Up Next: 10/20/06 Region #1, 5A at Arvada West High School


7. Dakota Ridge, CO

Dakota Ridge finished 4 points behind Wheat Ridge at their League meet. They were led by Evan Appel and Sean McNeil who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. Appel was only 3 seconds behind Steve Weeks who is one of the favorites for the individual title at state.

League Meet
10/12/06
Clement

Wheat Ridge 40 Dakota Ridge 44 Pomona 109 Columbine 122 Bear Creek 139

Dakota Ridge Boys Top 7
2) Evan Appel 15:04
3) Sean McNeil 16:03
9) Kyle Simcox, 16:21
13) Dane Lindblad 16:45
17) AJ Boogert 16:59
18) Chris Baerren17:00
25) Andrew Clancy17:11

Up Next: 10/19/06 Region #2, 5A at Chatfield High School


8. Rio Rico, AZ

No Meet This Week

The boys from Rio Rico did not compete in their Wednesday meet at Catalina High School. Instead they were able to devote a complete week to training. They are healthy are ready for the stiff competition that awaits them at Mt. SAC. They will run a small home meet on Wednesday before they make the trip to Walnut, CA.

Up Next: 10/18/06 Rio Rico Invitational, 10/20-21/06 Mt. SAC


9. Fort Collins, CO

No meet this week

Up Next: 10/20/06 Region #4, 5A at Legacy High School


10. Reno, NV

No meet this week.

Up Next: 10/18/06 Conference Meet; 10/21/06 Mt. SAC Invitational


Also In Action

Mountain Crest, UT

After a couple of weeks out of the spotlight; Mountain crest emerges with a big performance at the Region V Championships. The Region 5 meet was held on the same course as the Region 1 championship which includes SW#4 Davis. In a comparison of the Mt. Crest Times to those of Davis; Mt. Crest wins a duel 26-29 with Davis running without their usual #2.

Region V
10/11/06
Layton, UT

Mountain Crest 22 Roy 66 Woods Cross 86 Box Elder 107 Sky View 115

Mt. Crest Boys Top 5
1) Justin Hedin, 15:30
2) Kevin Dickey, 16:08
3) Neal Ferrin, 16:14
4) Zak Dymock, 16:18
12) Skylar Riggs, 16:43


Weber, UT

After 5 runners the battle between Weber and Davis was a draw. Davis’s #6 was 15 seconds faster than Chris Williams of Weber. Weber is one of a half a dozen teams that are in contention for the 5A state championship this Wednesday.

Region I
10/10/06
Layton, UT

Davis 41 Weber 41 Viewmont 44 Northridge 104 Fremont 123 Clearfield 184

3) STUART ROSKELLEY 16:03
5) GEORGE BARLOW 16:06
8) TYLER DOVE 16:25
12) SHAY WARREN 16:43
13) DEVAN RADLE 16:47
23) CHRIS WILLIAMS 17:17
26) JUSTIN NIPKO 17:30



Timpview, UT

Timpview has been quietly improving and look to challenge for the 5A state championship next Wednesday. Early in the season, Timpview finished 5th at BYU. They finished behind, Mt. View (then at full strength), Davis, Mountain Crest and Cedar. Since that meet Josh Taylor and Crys Gardner have made marked improvements.

Region VII
Kiwanis Park
10/7/06

Timpview 27 Orem 62 Provo 66 Springville 96 (6 teams total)

4) Nathan Fletcher, 16:20
5) Michael Devonas, 16:21
7) Krys Gardner, 16:26
10) Josh Taylor, 16:30
11) Jason Fairchild, 16:33
12) Nate Sandholtz, 16:42


Sandia, NM

With the return of Todd Nickerson, the Sandia Matadors are back in the hunt for the 5A state championship. Sandia was a distant 2nd to Academy but so far this year that is almost as good as winning as no one has come close to the Chargers. Nickerson was the Matadors #1 at UNM.

Albuquerque City Championships
10/14/06
Albuquerque Academy Albuquerque, NM

Academy 37 Sandia 92 Eldorado 112 La Cueva 113 Cibola 132 (11 team total)

Sandia Boys Top 4
15) Joel Hartenburger 17:11
17) Todd Nickerson 17:16
18) Paul Amend 17:17
19) Eric Olivias 17:17



GIRLS

1. Fort Collins, CO

No meet this week

Up Next: 10/20/06 Region #4, 5A at Legacy High School


2. Eldorado, NM

Eldorado won their 2nd consecutive Albuquerque City Championship on Saturday. The Golden Eagles were led by Rachel Velarde who has been the most consistent runner for Coach James Butler. Rachel finished 21 seconds behind Elba Holguin of Valley. Eldorado’s 47 second pack time was impressive but the girls had hoped for faster times on the Academy course. A windy morning dashed those hopes.

Albuquerque City Championships
10/14/06
Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, NM

Eldorado 25 Sandia 81 Academy 105 St. Pius 107 La Cueva 114

Eldorado Girls Top 6
2) Rachel Velarde 19:21
3) Allison Bedonie 19:28
5) Kristy Hannah 19:58
7) Laynee Valverde 20:06
8) Julie Brasher 20:08
18) Faviola Valdez 20:55

Up Next: 10/28/06 District 5-5A @ Bullhead Park; Next Week off


3. Park City, UT

The Park City Girls won the 3A Region X Championship on Thursday. Park City did a good job of packing after three girls from Judge Memorial crossed the finish line in front of Rosie Brennan. Park City was back at full strength and ran all 7 of their runners in front of Judge Memorial’s #4.

Region X
10/11/06
Cottonwood Complex

Park City 31 Judge 35 Morgan 94 Wasatch 99

Park City’s Top 7
4) Rosie Brennan 18:38
5) Lia Margolis 19:00
6) Elizabeth Guiney 19:07
7) Ellie Reed 19:12
9) Gillian Gorelik 19:17
10) Lindsey Gideon 20:00
12) Ali Williams 20:45

Up Next: 10/18/06 Utah State Championship at Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City


4. Cherry Creek, CO

Cheery Creek had an easy go of it at the Centennial League Meet on Thursday. Lisa Johnstone led the way winning in 18:26 and finishing in front the “Fairview Three.” Cherry Creek will run in the Region #2 meet before attempting to upset Ft. Collins at state.

Centennial League
10/12/06
Boulder Reservoir

Cherry Creek girls top 5
1) Lisa Johnstone 18:26
5) Lauren Johnson 19:14
6) Clare Gallagher 19:17
12) Alicia Solow-Niederman 20:03
14) Nicole Burman 20:09

Up Next: 10/19/06 Region #2, 5A at Chatfield High School


5. Campbell County, Gillette, WY

Campbell County dominated the Wyoming North Regional on Friday. The Camels were led by Trisha Evenson who won in 19:41. Campbell County main competition will come from the southern part of the state. In the southern regional Cheyenne Central defeated Rock Springs and are looking to upset the girls from Gillette.

4A North Regional
10/13/06
Riverton, WY

1) Trisha Evenson 19:41
3) Sage Goddard 20:17
4) Ashleigh Anderson 20:22
7) Megan Gebhart 20:52
10) Jessica Barrera 21:09
11) Amanda Weber 21:10
12) Dominique Kibler 21:17

Up Next: Wyoming State Championships, Cheyenne


6. Reno, NV

No meet this week.

Up Next: 10/18/06 Conference Meet; 10/21/06 Mt. SAC Invitational

7. Sandra Day O’Connor, AZ

Results were not reported

Up Next: 10/20-21/06 Mt. SAC, Walnut, CA


8. Davis, UT

The Davis girls ran their best pack time of the season on Tuesday in their victory in the Region 1 championships. In route to their solid 1:47 pack time, frontrunner Candace Eddy ran 5 seconds off of the course record at Layton City Park. Head Coach Corbin Tally believes that his girls are still improving and will run even faster at state. They will have to put up some fast times to compare with Park City, who many see as the best team in the state.

Region I
10/10/06
Layton, UT

Davis 26 Weber 52 Fremont 53 Viewmont 110 Clearfield 131 Northridge 181

1) CANDACE EDDY 18:15
2) NATALIE HAWS 18:22
6) CORINNE JOHNSON 19:43
7) HOLLIE KING 19:44
10) KELSEY VALENTINE 20:02
13) ERICA CHRISTENSEN 20:14
17) JAMI DIXON 20:38

Up Next: 10/18/06 Utah State Championship at Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City

9. Mountain Crest, UT

Mountain Crest easily defeated the pack at the Region V Championships. They put all of their scoring 5 in the top 10 and finished with an impressive 1:09 pack time. Mt. Crest will battle Davis in what looks like a two horse race for the 5A state championships.

Region V
10/11/06
Layton, UT

Mountain Crest 26 Box Elder 69 Woods Cross 73 Sky View 95 Roy 111

1. Macinze Overby 18:46
3. Kaira Datwyler 19:02
5. Kimber Labrum 19:30
8. Whitney Hopkins 19:33
9. Laura Hatch 19:55
12. Palina Nelson 20:41

Up Next: 10/18/06 Utah State Championship at Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City


10. Dakota Ridge, CO

Led by the dynamic duo of Alexa and Natosha Rodgers the girls from Dakota Ridge easily won their league meet on Thursday. Dakota Ridge is currently ranked #3 in the 5A rankings in Colorado behind Fort Collins and Cherry Creek.

League Meet
10/12/06
Clement

Dakota Ridge 28 Bear Creek 63 Lakewood 95 Green Mountain 108 (10 teams total)

Dakota Ridge Girls Top 7
1) Alexa Rogers 18:15
2) Natosha Rogers 18:16
5) Paige Lillo 19:26
8) Katie Carney 19:54
12) Jen Wertz 20:07
14) Vicky VanAlstine-Taue 20:08
21) Hannah LaChance 20:24

Up Next: 10/19/06 Region #2, 5A at Chatfield High School


Also in Action

Timpview, UT

Region VII
10/11/06
Layton, UT

Timpview 44 Provo 57 Orem 58 Payson 80

Timpview Girls Top 5
5) Stephanie Jensen, 19:15
6) Amelia Troutner, 19:30
10) Sam Peavler, 20:02
11) Emma Brooks, 20:03
12) Julia Johnson, 20:08


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